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Potato late blight is caused by exotic strains of Phytophthora infestans (A2 mating type).Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
Potato late blight (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: Phytophthora infestans that causes potato late blight is…
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Cotton plant affected by one begomovirus—cotton leaf curl virus.Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Exotic begomovirus and vectors (exotic strains and species)Exotic to Australia, however some strains and vectors are present in…
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We have released an issues paper for the importation of natural casings for human consumption.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse…
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All agency heads are required to publicly disclose all gifts or benefits accepted and valued at over $AUD100.00 (excluding GST). Reporting gifts and benefits accepted by agency heads in the performance of official duties helps to maintain public confidence in the integrity of APS agencies and…
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You can only bring your cat or dog into Australia under strict import conditions. These safeguard our agriculture, environment, native and domestic animals, and our people. They are based on rigorous scientific analyses to manage biosecurity risks.New identity check process for cats and dogs from…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All imported food intended for sale in Australia must be…
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We apply and publish holding orders for imported food that:has failed inspection or there are reasonable grounds for believing the food would failthere are reasonable grounds for believing the food poses a serious risk to human health.Holding orders are administrative instruments issued under the…
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Food importers can enter into a Food Import Compliance Agreement (FICA) with us. These agreements are made under section 35A of the Imported Food Control Act 1992.Many food importers have documented food safety management systems for sourcing and importing safe food. Under a FICA, we recognise…
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1 September 2023Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences is the research arm of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Our mission is to provide professionally independent data, research, analysis and advice that informs public and private…
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